Yesterday's MRI tells us that the tumor hasn't grown. The doctor was excited and we were disappointed. After having chemo and Avastin for 3 months every 3 weeks, we selfishly wanted the tumor to be gone. Alas, we need to be happy that the tumor isn't growing.
In actualality, Gary is doing much better and his quality of life has greatly improved with the wonderful physical therapist and vision therapist who continue to give us the tools to use to help him navigate and manage in the world.
This week will decide if we should continue with the chemo OR use the Avastin alone. Big decision. One thought is that we use all the tools we can while we have health care and the other is to have quality of life by using just the Avastin (vascular restrictor) alone which has very few side affects other than reducing the blood flow to the tumor.
The troubling news about health care has me very worried about what would happen to Gary's care if it passes. We wish we could see through what is truth and what is myth about health care, but it seems as if Senior Care might truly be reduced to an equation of what is one's life expectancy.
Thanks for caring.
Thursday, August 6, 2009
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Why now?
All is well, so why now?
Well, we have been extremely touched by the care and attention so many of you have showered upon us over the past 6 months (yes, this whole thing started 6 months ago, ie. 11/27/07). Throughout this time, we've had ups and downs and many of you have shared them with us and lifted us up with your love. When this first started, I sent out emails to our beloved prayer chain warriors, our faithful families and friends. Undoubtedly and unintentionally, people who care about both of us were missed.
As snowbirds, we have returned to our home in Bend, Oregon and we miss our "Southern Friends" who have done the same thing by going home to countless beautiful communities throughout the United States and Canada. This offers an opportunity to occasionally check on Gary's progress and post your comments.
My focus is Gary, so sometimes the phone call I "should" make to friends isn't made. I'll try to update this blogsite once a week to say hello and let you know how he's doing. Please don't hesitate to call us or check this blog from time to time and leave a comment.
We know that you worry about Gary and me and hope that this will give you some comfort.
Hope it works for you. Works for me.
We're sending our love to you through this blog. Please keep him in your prayers.
Virginia and Gary
Well, we have been extremely touched by the care and attention so many of you have showered upon us over the past 6 months (yes, this whole thing started 6 months ago, ie. 11/27/07). Throughout this time, we've had ups and downs and many of you have shared them with us and lifted us up with your love. When this first started, I sent out emails to our beloved prayer chain warriors, our faithful families and friends. Undoubtedly and unintentionally, people who care about both of us were missed.
As snowbirds, we have returned to our home in Bend, Oregon and we miss our "Southern Friends" who have done the same thing by going home to countless beautiful communities throughout the United States and Canada. This offers an opportunity to occasionally check on Gary's progress and post your comments.
My focus is Gary, so sometimes the phone call I "should" make to friends isn't made. I'll try to update this blogsite once a week to say hello and let you know how he's doing. Please don't hesitate to call us or check this blog from time to time and leave a comment.
We know that you worry about Gary and me and hope that this will give you some comfort.
Hope it works for you. Works for me.
We're sending our love to you through this blog. Please keep him in your prayers.
Virginia and Gary
3 comments:
I LOVE YOU BOTH...
Hi Grinny and Grandfather, We continue to pray for you both and are encouraged that the tumor hasn't grown! We love you both very much! ~the rubio's~
Dearest Virginia and Gary...The latest news is just wonderful! Hope summer is treating you both well - we are looking forward to having you back in the Desert in the fall! Lots of Love, as always, Clive & Linda.
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